Academic Head of Engineering (Higher Education)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Hertford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institution seeks an experienced Head of Engineering to lead a newly established college focused on delivering industry-accredited engineering qualifications. This role offers the opportunity to innovate within a supportive environment while shaping the future of engineering education in the UK. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree and have demonstrated leadership in academic settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; PhD desirable.
• Proven leadership experience in academic and research settings.
• Strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership across engineering disciplines.
• Develop innovative programmes and ensure compliance with UK regulatory requirements.
• Mentor academic staff and build international collaborations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Innovation

Autonomy

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering (desirable)

Job description

Academic Head of Engineering (Higher Education)
Hertfordshire
£60,000 to £65,000 DOE + Holiday + Pension

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering leader to take charge of a newly established UK college, part of a globally respected education group. If you are looking to move away from university bureaucracy and want to lead with real autonomy, innovation, and impact, this role offers the chance to genuinely shape the future of engineering education.

The college delivers industry-focused, accredited engineering qualifications and professional development to students around the world. With flexible online and on-campus learning, it is expanding its presence in the UK with a strong focus on academic excellence, research, and meaningful industry partnerships.

In the role of Head of Engineering, you will provide academic leadership across a range of engineering disciplines. You will be responsible for developing innovative programmes, ensuring compliance with UK regulatory and accreditation requirements, building international collaborations, and mentoring academic staff, all within a supportive and entrepreneurial environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Engineering, with a PhD desirable, and have proven leadership experience in academic and research settings. You will have experience managing diverse teams and budgets, a thorough understanding of UK higher education governance and funding, and a collaborative leadership style. A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is essential, along with resilience, adaptability, and excellent communication skills to inspire change and deliver results.

This is a rare chance to lead a forward-thinking faculty where your vision is valued and your leadership will directly shape the future of engineering education. Joining them will give you the chance to enjoy the freedom to innovate and drive real change in the sector.

The Role:

• Head of Engineering
• Provide academic leadership across a range of engineering disciplines
• Developing innovative programmes, ensuring compliance with UK regulatory and accreditation requirements, building international collaborations, and mentoring academic staff

The Person:

• Must have a Master's Degree (ideally PhD) in any engineering discipline
• Proven leadership experience in academic and research settings
• Looking to move away from the red-tape and bureaucracy of a University and into a newly formed College/Training Provider where you can have genuine autonomy and impact

Reference Number: BBBH257127